2015 WISCONSIN ACT
107
An Act
relating to:
modifying administrative rules related to maintenance and use standards for oxygen equipment in nursing homes.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section
1
.
DHS 132.71 (7) (d) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 132.71
(7)
(d) When in use at the resident's bedside, cannulas, hoses, and humidifier bottles shall be
changed and sterilized at least every 5 days
maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations
.
Section
2
.
DHS 132.71 (7) (e) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 132.71
(7)
(e) Disposable inhalation equipment shall be
presterilized and kept in contamination-proof containers until used, and shall be replaced at least every 5 days when in use
maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations
.
Section
3
.
DHS 132.71 (7) (f) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 132.71
(7)
(f) With other inhalation equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing equipment, the entire resident breathing circuit, including nebulizers and humidifiers, shall be
changed daily
maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations
.
Section
4
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (intro.) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
Oxygen.
(intro.) Facilities that have residents who require oxygen shall meet
all of
the following requirements:
Section
5
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (a) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
(a) No oil or grease may be used on oxygen
equipment;
equipment.
Section
6
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (b) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
(b) When placed at the resident's bedside, oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or
base;
base.
Section
7
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (c) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
(c) Oxygen regulators may not be stored with solution left in the attached humidifier
bottles;
bottles.
Section
8
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (d) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
(d) When in use at the resident's bedside, cannulas, hoses, and humidifier bottles shall be
changed and sterilized at least every 5 days;
maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations
.
Section
9
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (e) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
(e) Disposable inhalation equipment shall be
presterilized and kept in contamination-proof containers until used, and shall be replaced at least every 5 days when in use;
maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations
.
Section
10
.
DHS 134.71 (5) (f) of the administrative code is amended to read:
DHS 134.71
(5)
(f) With nondisposable inhalation equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing equipment, the entire resident breathing circuit, including nebulizers and humidifiers, shall be
changed daily; and
maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations
.
